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Geranium Rose Oil

Level 4Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary

Geranium Rose Oil is a flavoring — Synthetic flavoring in strawberry, lemon, cola, geranium, rose, violet flavorings

Also: Pelargonium graveolens

What it does

Synthetic flavoring in strawberry, lemon, cola, geranium, rose, violet flavorings

Where you'll see it

Beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods, chewing gum

What the research says

A teaspoon may cause illness in an adult and less than an ounce may kill. May affect those allergic to geraniums.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: ASP

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a teaspoon may cause illness in an adult and less than an ounce may kill